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British Canoeing Awarding Body Paddlesport Touring Leader Assessment
Delivered by Rock the Boat Training
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Description:
A relaxed, enjoyable stress-free assessment, with you at the heart of the process! If all the preparation is in place this assessment is us joining you on the water to see you in your environment and support you with your leadership journey.
To become a paddlesport touring leader you will need to attend an assessment. The assessment takes place over a typical paddling day, depending on the logistics relating to accessing the suitable environments you and your assessor might agree on a longer assessment. The assessment will involve you displaying all the appropriate personal skills, leadership and group skills, rescue skills as well as underpinning background knowledge.
We will help guide you through the prior planning for the assessment, discussing logistics with you and ensure there are participants to lead on the day. We believe in a relaxed, enjoyable stress-free assessment, with you at the heart of the process!
Pre-requisite:
– Safeguarding Training (dated within the last 3 years).
– First Aid (dated within the last 3 years and appropriate to this award)
– Full National Association Membership
– You need to be at least 16 years of age to register
– To become a Paddlesport Touring leader there is no requirement to have a formal personal performance award or safety award, however, you need to be able to independently paddle on open water, and rivers up to and including short stretches of Grade 2.
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What You Need to Bring/Sort:
- Personal paddling equipment
- Safety and leadership equipment you need as a leader
- Group Equipment
- Planning for your day leading
- Lunch and Drink
- Travel too and from the course
- Accommodation if needed
If you need any equipment, then please get in touch prior to the course. Email [email protected]
What’s Included:
- Highly experienced delivery team
- All course fees associated with course delivery
- A safe and fun learning environment.
- Action plan no matter the outcome to assist you on your leadership journey
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Why Choose Rock The Boat Activities
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Experience
RTB has been founded by outdoor professionals who are not only coach’s but also have competed internationally. With this wealth of knowledge, we are able to tailor your activities and make the outdoors a safe & enjoyable environment to learn and experience.
Trust
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Our Promise
Our promise is to focus on the development of all our clients. A good day for us is when you are able to enjoy the outdoors safely without us, as we have taught you how.
We are a 1% for the planet business giving back to the outdoors for every booking